Hobbyboss 1:48 Ta152 C-11

[colin m]

Here's a build I missed. It certainly looks great, except the paint work - excellent.

[matto21]

Thanks or your comments!


Paintwork completed - I.D bands masked then sprayed with Ammo colours.














Next up is decals and weathering.


Thanks or your interest


Matt

[PhilJ]

Looking good Matt

[Guest]

This is really starting to look good. The Germans built some gorgeous aircraft didn't they?

[matto21]

A bit more progress. Decalling done using the kit supplied markings - had read a few comments elsewhere saying the decals were a bit cr*p. I had no problems at all and found they bedded down into the detail well with some decal solutions. I did replace a few of the tiny ones with some leftovers from a Tamiya sheet simply because the HB one were a bit "blobby".






Panel lines were highlighted using ready mixed washes - I usually make them myself with oil paint. Much quicker and easier this way!










Annoyingly, the Ammo paint seemed to react to the white spirit in the washes, first time I've had a problem when using acrylics. I'll have to respray the red stripe but it gives me a chance to try the Tamiya flexible masking tape!














Fiddly bit ready for colour! I forgot to paint the undercarriage leg when doing the wheelbays. I'm going to try another new toy - Ammo's acrylic metal colour on these.






Thanks


Matt

[Guest]

Beautiful work so far.


Scott

[PhilJ]

Looking nice Matt, so what caused the reaction?


Was it the enamel wash reacting with the red acrylic? I was going to use a brown enamel wash I picked up recently but if there's a chance it might react with my acrylics I might not bother.


Phil

[matto21]

Not sure Phil. I always coat my acrylics with Klear before doing any washes/weathering. The other colours were fine (strangely including the Ammo Yellow). The washes only affected the Red.


Fixed now and, in case anyone is interested, the Tamiya flexible tape is excellent!

[matto21]

Almost there. Still some fiddly bits to do - DF loop, morane mast etc.


Not totally happy with the flat coat - has frosted in places which is annoying.










Thanks


Matt

[Guest]

Look nice for now, a bit dark the pictures, cheers

[matto21]

I know - I struggle with taking photos!

[Guest]

I know - I struggle with taking photos!
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Is it me or does the undercarriage look too far forward Matt?

[matto21]

Is it me or does the undercarriage look too far forward Matt?

Interesting...the legs are correctly located in the wings...

[Guest]

Might just be the angle of the picture. I'm looking at my D-11 & the undercarriage leg looks more upright.


Don't take my word for it though - I've probably got mine wrong!

[matto21]

Might just be the angle of the picture. I'm looking at my D-11 & the undercarriage leg looks more upright.
Don't take my word for it though - I've probably got mine wrong!

Haha! I've added some better pics back in my last post on page 2 of the thread - hopefully they're not so dark. Also started this today...






Thanks


Matt